Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

Mamba 100 in Memphis on November 7 and 8, 2025 offers 25K, 50K, 100K and 100 mile options on scenic single track loops along the Wolf River. Expect low elevation, supportive aid stations and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

Take on a Last Man Standing backyard ultra in scenic Jamestown, Tennessee on a 4.167 mile out and back through woods, creek crossings and mixed terrain. Camp onsite, enjoy warm aid and chase a coveted 100 mile belt buckle.

Join the second annual Tristin Franklin Memorial timed 5k and 1 mile in Pleasant View TN on November 8, 2025. Proceeds support student athlete scholarships and the building of a new Cheatham County track.

Join Wild Women Run in Chattanooga for an afternoon of trail running, strength and community tailored to women who love the outdoors. Enjoy a relaxed group run, guided stretches and recovery tips, refreshments and conversation.

Honor veterans while racing along the scenic Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus virtual and veteran specific entries. Enjoy out and back courses, finisher medals and race day packet pickup.

Take on The Hill in Petersburg, a looped trail challenge offering 3, 6 or 12 hour timed runs on former horse trails with steep climbs. Join the Battle Run Family to support families of fallen military and children with disabilities.

Join the 10th annual Color Me Mutt at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains for a colorful 5K, 1 mile fun run and pet parade supporting local charities. Dogs welcome for a festive race with treats, medals and park rides.

Test your legs on scenic technical single track in Mullens Cove and Pot Point near Chattanooga with bluff Tennessee River views and rushing streams. Pick 6.5, 10.2 or 20 mile routes and enjoy post race food and awards.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Tennessee Mile runs December 5 to 7, 2025 near Franklin Tennessee and offers 3 to 40 hour timed events on a rugged 1.1 mile loop with 340 feet of elevation gain. Expect runnable sections, steep climbs, camping and flexible crew support.

Hit scenic, technical trails at the Dirty South Trail Races in Knoxville on December 7, 2025, featuring a half marathon, 10K and Kids Trail Mile through Ijams Nature Center and Ross Marble Quarry. Early registrants may receive a special tec..

Run the Bell Ringer at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 13, 2025 and support the Friends of the Park. Scenic, rolling trails with 50K, 25K and 15K options; this cupless event requires you to bring your own bottle.

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Celebrate the holidays running on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis with battery powered lights and a bonfire along a scenic 4 mile loop. Enter as a solo 24 hour runner, a 24 hour relay team, or join the family 4 mile fun run.

Trail of Fears in Jackson TN pits runners on a single 4.3 mile trail loop run hourly until only one person remains. Expect a gritty endurance test of pace, strategy, and stamina as the field gets whittled down.

Ring in the New Year with The Last Snout Standing, an elimination style loop run supporting Flying Pigs Sanctuary. Expect a bonfire, live music, champagne toasts and on site camping for a festive, charitable send off to 2025.

Kick off 2026 with the Frosty Fireman 5k in Franklin, TN on January 3, a scenic but challenging course with steep climbs and a 1 mile fun run. Enjoy a community morning of running while supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Fou..

Join Snow Bull at Camp Chet on Whitwell Mountain for a half marathon or 6 or 12 hour endurance challenge. Run scenic 5 mile forest loops with about 1000 ft climb per loop, waterfalls, bluffs and finisher awards for all.